The word "Tipi" can also be spelt "Tepee". Most of the Native Americans lived in tepees. Tepees were very good for the Indians nomadic lifestyle because they could be moved quickly and easily. Inside the tepee, much of the floor was covered in buffalo robes, hair side up, beds, which were also made from buffalo robes, were placed around the edge of the tepee. Storage bags, water bags and the warriors costume were all between the beds or hung up on the poles. The smoke hole at the top could be moved depending on the direction in which the wind is blowing. In the summer, the bottom edge of the tepee could be raised to make it cooler, whereas in the winter, the tepee lining keeps it warm inside.
The tepee was undoubtedly well adapted for the nomadic lifestyle of the Sioux Tribes. When the Indians were going to move they could easily pack up and move quickly. The long poles would be strapped to dogs or horses and the cover could be packed away into a small bundle. White Americans have said that the tepee is usually to full of the smoke for anyone to stay in apart from Indians and say it is often too crowded.
The Tipi
The word "Tipi" can also be spelt "Tepee". Most of the Native Americans lived in tepees. Tepees were very good for the Indians nomadic lifestyle because they could be moved quickly and easily. Inside the tepee, much of the floor was covered in buffalo robes, hair side up, beds, which were also made from buffalo robes, were placed around the edge of the tepee. Storage bags, water bags and the warriors costume were all between the beds or hung up on the poles. The smoke hole at the top could be moved depending on the direction in which the wind is blowing. In the summer, the bottom edge of the tepee could be raised to make it cooler, whereas in the winter, the tepee lining keeps it warm inside.The tepee was undoubtedly well adapted for the nomadic lifestyle of the Sioux Tribes. When the Indians were going to move they could easily pack up and move quickly. The long poles would be strapped to dogs or horses and the cover could be packed away into a small bundle. White Americans have said that the tepee is usually to full of the smoke for anyone to stay in apart from Indians and say it is often too crowded.